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CVE-2017-16535: Linux kernel USB handling can crash system
CVE-2017-16535 · published 9 years ago
Summary
The Linux kernel version before 4.13.10 has a flaw in how it reads information from USB devices. A malicious or faulty USB device could cause the system to read invalid memory and crash, leading to a denial of service. Update the kernel to version 4.13.10 or later to fix the issue.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| linux | linux_kernel |
<= 4.13.9 cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
The usb_get_bos_descriptor function in drivers/usb/core/config.c in the Linux kernel before 4.13.10 allows local users to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and system crash) or possibly...
The usb_get_bos_descriptor function in drivers/usb/core/config.c in the Linux kernel before 4.13.10 allows local users to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted USB device.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102022
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/1c0edc3633b56000e18d82fc241e3995ca18a69... Patch Third Party Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/d/msg/syzkaller/tzdz2fTB1K0/OvjIgLSTAgAJ Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00004.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3754-1/
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
- Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Type
CWE-125Out-of-bounds Read
Timeline
Published4 Nov 2017
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-16535 · NVD
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